RESOURCE LIBRARY

  • Library items are NOT for sale. The may be borrowed by ADSA members ONLY (join the ADSA) or school staff who teach a child who is a member of the ADSA.
  • The resource library is located in Birkenhead, North Shore at the home of one of our staff members. Viewing times are flexible. Please email clo@adsa.org.nz if you would like to visit or add a comment to the form when you request libary items.
  • Deliveries are FREE for ADSA members if you order 3 or more items.

All Library Resources

Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don’t React Method.
Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don’t React Method.

Behavior issues are incredibly common in individuals with Down syndrome. If left unaddressed, these same challenges can continue into adulthood and limit the ability to live and work independently. The revised edition of this acclaimed book gu [...]

Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don’t React Method.
Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don’t React Method.

Behavior issues are incredibly common in individuals with Down syndrome. If left unaddressed, these same challenges can continue into adulthood and limit the ability to live and work independently. The revised edition of this acclaimed book gu [...]

The Parents’ Guide to Specific Learning Difficulties
The Parents’ Guide to Specific Learning Difficulties

Packed full of advice and practical strategies for parents and educators, this book is a one-stop-shop for supporting children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).

Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome
Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome

A Guide to Emotional and Behavioural Strengths & Challenges (2nd Edition)

You are Enough: A Book About Inclusion
You are Enough: A Book About Inclusion

A beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez!

My Friend Has Down Syndrome
My Friend Has Down Syndrome

My friend Sarah has a disability called Down Syndrome. But that doesn’t matter to us. We tell jokes and laugh, go to ballet class together, and have a lot of fun. I’m glad Sarah is my friend!”

Different: A great thing to be
Different: A great thing to be

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This joyful rhyming book encourages children to value the “different” in all people, leading the way to a kinder world in which the differences in all of us are celebrated and embraced.

When Someone Very Special Dies
When Someone Very Special Dies

Children can learn to cope with grief.

Tails Are Not for Pulling
Tails Are Not for Pulling

Simple words and colourful illustrations encourage careful handling, awareness, and respect. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Socially Speaking
Socially Speaking

A pragmatic social skills programme for primary pupils This programme lasts a whole school year and is divided into three units – Let’s communicate – Let’s be friends – Let’s practise. As pupils progress through the programme, their self-estee [...]